Inflammation of the prostate gland is quite common. This disease is accompanied by swelling of the prostate and can lead to serious complications if treatment is not started on time. As soon as the first signs of the development of the disease appear, it is the duty of every man to visit a doctor on time.
The reasons for the development of the disease
This disease often occurs in men aged 25-55 years and is divided into four forms:
- acute bacterial inflammation;
- chronic bacterial prostatitis;
- non-bacterial prostatitis;
- Prostatodynia.
Acute bacterial prostatitis occurs in men under the age of 40. The development of this disease is provoked by infection. The cause may be gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomoniasis. Determining the cause of prostatitis is carried out through laboratory tests.
Older men often suffer from chronic prostatitis. This is caused by changes in the tissue of the prostate gland, resulting in an inflammatory process.
Disease symptoms
Important information for men are signs of disease progression, which are divided into several categories:
- the need to urinate frequently;
- burning sensation and pain during urination;
- pain in the pelvic organs;
- sexual disorders - premature ejaculation, weak erection.
For acute prostatitis, the characteristic symptom is an increase in body temperature.
The course of chronic prostatitis is not accompanied by an increase in temperature and can be asymptomatic. The signs of the chronic inflammatory process are not very obvious, so it is difficult to diagnose it yourself.
As soon as the first signs of prostatitis appear, treatment should be started immediately, otherwise complications may occur:
- sepsis;
- infertility;
- the need for surgical intervention;
- kidney disease;
- chronic cystitis.
You need to start treating prostatitis as early as possible. This will avoid surgical intervention and the development of complications.
Disease treatment
The urologist prescribes drug treatment after all the necessary tests have been carried out. Treatment may include both medication and physical therapy. Among the proven remedies for prostatitis, traditional treatment methods play an important role.
Tablets for prostatitis are selected by the doctor individually in each case, and are antiviral and antibacterial drugs.
Physiotherapy courses using laser exposure and treatment with electromagnetic fields are often prescribed.
Prostate massage is used as a general tonic to minimize the risk of complications.
During treatment, it is important to follow a healthy diet and take medication to strengthen the body's immune system.
Effective drugs for prostatitis are penicillin and fluoroquinolones. The list of names of drugs with this active ingredient is very large, so the doctor will tell you the exact name of the drug after a detailed examination. Reviews from patients who took this tablet for prostatitis show the effectiveness of this treatment.
Adherents of traditional medicine believe that the best cure for prostatitis is preparations based on honey and propolis.
Treatment of various forms of disease
To determine the form of the disease, the patient must undergo a complete examination and urological tests. Then the doctor will determine the form of the disease and prescribe an effective treatment.
To treat acute inflammation of the prostate gland, prostatitis tablets and painkillers are prescribed. Such tablets are strong broad-spectrum antibiotics. Sometimes treatment may require hospitalization.
The treatment of infectious prostatitis aims primarily to eliminate the infection that causes the development of the disease. Antibiotics are also used for this. Your doctor will prescribe the medicine you need to take. Self-treatment with antibiotics without consulting a doctor is undesirable, because it is impossible to determine the infection at home.
To effectively treat chronic prostatitis, physiotherapeutic methods are used, combined with taking medications and strengthening massage.
The most severe form of the disease is bacterial prostatitis. This form is fraught with the development of serious complications if treatment is not started on time.
Drug form
To treat the problem, drugs in different forms are used. It can be:
- rectal suppositories;
- injections;
- drugs in the form of enemas;
- drug in tablet form.
Rectal suppositories have a good analgesic effect and have antibacterial properties. Preparations in the form of suppositories are absorbed well and quickly, which makes such treatment very effective. The course of therapy usually lasts up to 10 days.
Injections in the treatment of prostatitis are used to quickly penetrate the drug into the blood. Such treatment involves the use of agents to stimulate the patient's immune system.
Preparations in the form of enemas are widely used in folk medicine. This method involves the introduction of warm herbal infusions and decoctions that have an antibacterial effect. However, prostatitis cannot be treated with folk remedies alone; to achieve an effect, you need to use an integrated approach, which includes both traditional medicine and traditional treatment.
The most popular and effective treatment method is taking pills. Usually, broad-spectrum drugs are prescribed - penicillin, tetracycline or fluoroquinolones. Feedback from patients about the effectiveness of the product is only positive.
Traditional medicine for prostatitis
Folk remedies have proven their effectiveness in combination with traditional drug therapy. Traditional treatment methods should be used in addition, and not the main medicine for the treatment of prostatitis in men.
Reviews from men about traditional treatments are mixed. This is due to the fact that traditional medicine does not provide immediate relief. Traditional methods involve a long treatment process.
- Candles with propolis and cocoa butter. You need to mix the two ingredients, form a candle and put it in the refrigerator so that the medicine takes the desired shape. Suppositories are given rectally at night. The course lasts at least one month. After that you need to rest for 40-60 days and then repeat the course again.
- Shepherd's purse is sold in pharmacies and used internally as a decoction. This decoction should be consumed 5 times a day during exacerbation of the disease.
- Asparagus has a good effect on the condition of the prostate gland, so it is recommended to take freshly squeezed juice during the treatment. To achieve significant results, you need to consume at least 500 ml of juice per day.
- Pumpkin has long been known for its healing properties. For prostatitis, pumpkin juice and seeds are used. Freshly squeezed pumpkin juice should be taken daily in large quantities. The seeds are a delicious and healthy way to prevent the development of prostatitis in men.
Keep in mind that the disease must be treated immediately when the first signs appear. The early stages of the disease can be treated, while the treatment of chronic prostatitis may require surgical intervention.
Disease prevention
To prevent the development of the disease, it is very important to take preventive measures for men.
An important component of preventive measures is proper nutrition. A man's diet should include fresh fruits and vegetables, and excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided. Pumpkin seeds are an excellent preventive medicine, so it is very important to include them in your daily menu.
Prostatitis is caused by infections, including sexually transmitted infections. Men should avoid unprotected sex.
Keep in mind that interrupted sexual intercourse is a very ineffective method of contraception, which can also cause the development of prostatitis.
Regular physical activity will help prevent stagnant processes in the pelvic organs. Cycling or running is a good way to increase blood circulation in the pelvis.
Prostatitis often develops against the background of reduced immunity. To avoid this, it is necessary to take vitamins and carry out a set of measures to improve the body's immune defenses.
Hypothermia of the pelvic organs is very dangerous for men. You need to make sure the clothes are appropriate for the weather and avoid sitting on cold surfaces.